Periodic table of the elements

In celebration of the International Year of the Periodic Table, explore the chemical elements with your students using these innovative and interactive resources and articles

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    IYPT activities: history of the periodic table

    Enthuse students with the history and development of the periodic table by using this engaging and interactive classroom activity. It can be differentiated to varying abilities and adapted to different levels or specifications

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    IYPT activities: periodic table bingo

    An exciting take on an important topic – periodic table bingo is a fun and engaging way to learn about the elements, their symbols and their uses. It can be differentiated to varying abilities and adapted to different levels or specifications

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    IYPT activities: build an atom simulator activity sheet

    Visualise the abstract topic of atomic structure with an interactive simulation. The activity sheet gives a structured plan which can be used to focus independent exploration

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Interactive periodic table

Discover the elements through videos, podcasts, data trends and uses

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Elements Top Trumps

Have fun with the elements and their properties: each of these 30 game cards represents one element, with data on its melting point, density, price, discovery date and atom size

Periodic table wallchart

Periodic table wallchart

Get two for the price of one with this double-sided periodic table poster. Choose from a bold, colour-coded version, emphasising readability and clarity, and a visual version with fascinating element artwork. Or alternate them to display both!